Marxist Theory of Social Class

Critical of the class structure in capital societies due to the seen exploitation of the workers by the owners of the means of production.

Class is based on economic factors such as ownership, work and money.

For capitalism to continue the superstructure like education, the media need to legitimise its existence. We learn through the superstructure what our place in society is and as long as the base structure is functioning we will have jobs and live comfortable lives- although not as comfortable as the owners!!